2007 BMW 335 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 335 | 325 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |